gleesome

adjective

glee·​some ˈglē-səm How to pronounce gleesome (audio)
archaic

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gleesome was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Gleesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gleesome. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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